What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the manual treatment of the soft tissues of the body, to achieve a therapeutic response. It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves the circulation of the blood and lymph, and relieves pain and stress.
Massage techniques are designed to rehabilitate, maintain or improve physical function. In addition to soft tissue techniques, massage therapists are also trained in hydrotherapy and remedial exercise.
Massage therapy treats specific conditions as well as affecting the body as a whole, promoting a general sense of well-being. A variety of techniques and modalities may be used to achieve optimal effects, according to your specific requirements. The therapeutic effects of massage therapy benefit men and women of all ages - infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly. It can provide relief and promote recovery from a wide variety of mild and acute conditions.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Decrease stress |
Massage therapy has been found to be beneficial addition to general stress reduction programs.
Massage Therapy can help manage and treat these various conditions:
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low back pain stress whiplash fibromyalgia respiratory problems temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) |
repetitive strain injuries (RSI) muscle spasm athletic injuries tendonitis (tennis/golfer's elbow) bursitis frozen shoulder |
arthritis thoracic outlet syndrome general muscle tension carpal tunnel syndrome Headaches muscle strains |
If everyone could have a massage once a month, we would have a peaceful planet.